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The Last Castle" Sonobe Castle"
Experience playing the traditional Japanese instrument "the koto" ♪
Kyoto Satoyama Cycling in Nantan with the Electric Assist Bike
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Kyoto Satoyama Cycling in Nantan with the Electric Assist Bike

Kyoto Satoyama Cycling in Nantan with the Electric Assist Bike

By Kyoto Satoyama cycling tour
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Overview

Embark on an e-bike tour perfect for adventure enthusiasts eager to explore traditional Japanese rural landscapes, historical shrines, and the birthplace of Super Mario. Friendly local guides, born and raised in the town, will guide you in English. Choose between two courses: Course A, which includes a hands-on soba noodle-making experience and a soba set meal, or Course B, featuring local produce at a restaurant in a traditional Japanese house. Whether you're with family, a group, or alone, you'll have a great time. Enjoy the unique “Kyoto countryside (Satoyama)” experience in Sonobe, Kyoto, where you can hear birds singing and the river flowing. Our tour is only a 30-minute train ride from Kyoto City. We also offer options like wearing a kimono and playing the traditional Japanese instrument “koto” for free. Vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly meals are available upon request.

Activity location

  • Ikimi Tenmangu Shrine
    • 1-67, Sonobecho MIsonocho
    • 622-0002, Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mizobe-6-21 Sonobechō Oyama Higashimachi
    • 6-21 Mizobe
    • 622-0041, Nantan, Kyoto, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of high-quality helmets with built-in headphones and microphones
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of bicycle
  • What's includedWhat's includedBathroom on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled mineral water, lunchtime drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdd orders out of the lunch course (lunch + drink + dessert) at a restaurant

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration of the tour includes the travel time by bicycle. The travel time between each point is approximately 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Depending on the options you choose, some activities may take a bit more time. For example, exploring Mt. Komugi, the birthplace of Mario, may extend the tour past 2 PM. Please be aware of this possibility.
  • Additionally, you can choose two or three extra experiences from the options , which are included in the tour price. Please let us know at the start of the tour. Castle(visit), Shinto shrines (worship), Drinking Spring water(over a small mountain), Taking a photo in a Kimono, Playing the Koto(Japanese traditional installment), Mario Mountain Exploration
  • In case of cancellation due to bad weather, we will notify the reservation holders by 5:00 PM the day before. At that time, you can either reschedule for another date or cancel your reservation. No cancellation fee will be charged.
  • Participation Fee: 15,000 yen for one person 12,000 yen per person for two or more people

Activity itinerary

Ikimi Tenmangu Shrine
  • 10m
Sure, here is the English translation: This is the oldest Tenmangu Shrine in Japan. It enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, and many people visit to pray for success in their exams. For those who wish to visit, a guide will provide a tour in English. Amulets and other items are available for purchase.
The ruins of Sonobe Castle
  • 20m
This is the last castle built in Japan. It is currently used as the main gate of Sonobe High School. The remaining structures include the main gate, castle walls, turrets, and guardhouse. Depending on the schedule, it may be possible to enter the gate. Please consult us if you are interested.
旧摩気小学校前（バス）
  • 1h 50m
Using a closed primary school, you can experience making soba noodles using buckwheat flour harvested in the local area and enjoy freshly boiled soba. Tempura and rice balls are also served.
Make Shrine
  • 30m
This shrine enshrines the god of agriculture from the Tanba region, which has historically supported the food supply of Kyoto. The main hall's roof is a traditional thatched roof. Here, you can learn the proper way to worship at a Shinto shrine. You can also experience the serene atmosphere of a traditional Japanese shrine.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIkimi Tenmangu Shrine
    • 1-67, Sonobecho MIsonocho
    • 622-0002, Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMizobe-6-21 Sonobechō Oyama Higashimachi
    • 6-21 Mizobe
    • 622-0041, Nantan, Kyoto, Japan

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